“Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is a
superior piece of work.”
—P. J. O’Rourke

“F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at once
a humorous look at serious matters and a serious
book about humor.”
—Crisis Magazine

“Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will
be read with pleasure and instruction.”
—First Things

“. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .”
—National Post

“. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of
laughter. . . .”
—National Review

“. . . at once a wise ... Read moreand highly amusing book.”
—Wall Street Journal Online

“. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a
healthy one.”
—Weekly Standard